Distiller Music Publishing and Alternative Songs announce joint venture co-signing of Poppy Baskcomb to worldwide publishing deal

05 December 2025 - Press release

Distiller Music Publishing and Alternative Songs today announce a joint venture co-signing of acclaimed songwriter and artist Poppy Baskcomb to a worldwide publishing agreement.

The news arrives as singer-songwriter Poppy Baskcomb celebrates her debut UK Top 40 singles chart hit as an artist with 'Think About Us' (Sonny Fodera x D.O.D. x Poppy Baskcomb). This success also marks her third overall UK Top 40 singles chart entry as a songwriter, following previous hits including ‘I Wish’ (Joel Corry ft. Mabel) and ‘Good Love’ (Hannah Laing & RoRo). She is also currently enjoying Top 10 album chart success with her collaboration on the new Sub Focus album, Contact, where she features as an artist and songwriter on the track ‘So Many Colours’ and songwriter on ‘Roll Too Deep’.

Hailing from Portsmouth, London-based songwriter and vocalist Poppy Baskcomb has cemented her position as one of the global dance music scene's most in-demand talents. Known for her captivating voice and hit-making songwriting prowess, her collaborations include work with industry titans such as Tiësto and Meduza. Baskcomb boasts an impressive catalogue with over 1.5 billion streams and 7 million monthly listeners. Fresh off her recent performance supporting Sonny Fodera on his UK Arena tour, Poppy joins Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics UK Arena tour today which culminates in two shows at London’s iconic O2 Arena.

Poppy Baskcomb says, “Signing this deal feels like a really important step for me. I’ve built my career in dance music, but I’ve always had a pull towards the storytelling and emotion you get in pop, R&B and even country. This partnership gives me the freedom to explore that side of my writing and try things I’ve wanted to tap into for a long time. What really sealed it for me was the vibe: Dave, Danny, and Claire are genuinely good people, and it felt like the right fit straight away.”

Chris McIlvenny, Three Six Zero, says, “Poppy is the hardest working artist I’ve ever managed. Over the past 5 years she has become one of the most important writers and voices in global dance music. I have always known she is capable of working across all genres. Claire, Dave and Danny share that vision. They have built an incredible A&R team, which makes working with them a truly unique proposition. It is exciting for Poppy to be surrounded by such a world-class team.”

Claire Bianchi, Head of A&R at Distiller Music Publishing, says, “I am thrilled to welcome Poppy Baskcomb to Distiller Music Publishing and Alternative Songs. She’s a rare talent whose songwriting versatility, spanning multiple genres from dance to pop and alternative and beyond, truly sets her apart. Along with the powerhouse A&R teams we have across both Distiller Music Publishing & Alternative Songs, we’re excited to be working together with Poppy and her fantastic manager, Chris McIlvenny (Three Six Zero) to build on her already phenomenal successes as one of best song writers in the UK, as well as one of the most exciting new artists to watch out for in 2026.”

Dave Bianchi, joint CEO at Alternative Songs, says, “Poppy is an incredible talent as her track record and current hits clearly show. We are looking forward to working alongside her manager Chris McIlvenny to continue the journey and diversify her talent into new areas.”

Danny D, joint CEO at Alternative Songs, says, “It’s not every day that you get a chance to work with a great writer and manager whose ambition and passion for greatness was evident from the moment we met. I’m so looking forward to working with Poppy and Chris as it feels like there’s no limit of what we could all do together!”

Additionally, Distiller Music Publishing and Alternative Songs are pleased to announce a second joint venture today, securing a single song assignment for Fred Again’s Top 20 hit, 'Talk Of The Town'. This successful acquisition means the two publishing companies are currently enjoying two UK Top 40 hits together.